Drug Name |
Rasburicase |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01917 |
Description |
Rasburicase is a recombinant urate-oxidase enzyme produced by a genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. The cDNA coding for rasburicase was cloned from a strain of _Aspergillus flavus_. |
Indications and Usage |
For treatment of hyperuricemia, reduces elevated plasma uric acid levels (from chemotherapy) |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
V03AF07 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00049
|
KEGG ID |
D05704
|
MeSH ID |
C469709
|
PubChem ID |
Not Available
|
TTD Drug ID |
D08LJP
|
NDC Product Code |
0024-5151; 0024-5150 |
UNII |
08GY9K1EUO
|
Synonyms |
rasburicase | Elitek | Fasturtec |